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15 8.45pm, 15 & 16 June 2012 Fort Cornwallis The majestic martial art of Silat was practised by Malay warriors from the dawn of Malay civilization some 2000 years ago until the 18th century. Now, the power and grace of this martial art will be showcased in a spectacular performance commissioned especially for the gala opening of GTF2012. Helmed by award- winning producer/director Saw Teong Hin, of Puteri Gunung Ledang fame, in collaboration with music director Saidah Rastam, production designer Liew Kung-Yu, lighting designer Dorothy P’ng and choreographer Aida Redza, the production is a hybrid of theatrics infused with traditional music and contemporary visuals. Silat - Our HERITAGE for The World YES Broadway Gala 8pm, 16 June 2012 Penang Performing Arts Centre YES (Youth Excellence on Stage) has been helping teenagers and young adults from over 100 nations develop their talents and creativity in the performing arts. Earlier this year, some of Malaysia’s most accomplished and motivated young singers and actors were chosen to participate in the rigorous 10-day YES Academy BROADWAY MASTERCLASS led by Michael Parks Masterson and John Ferguson. 10am - 5pm, 15 June - 15 July 2012 Studio@Straits Beautiful Junk is a creative initiative to promote local bands and artists. The three programme events based on the theme of revival, reconstruction and reinforcement of local cultural identity include: Showcase (an exhibition by local artists), Noise (musical performances by local bands) and Talk (design conference, workshops and talks). GEORGE TOWN FESTIVAL 2O12 15 JUNE to JULY

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  • 15 8.45pm, 15 & 16 June 2012

    Fort Cornwallis

    The majestic martial art of Silat was practised by Malay warriors from the dawn of Malay civilization some 2000 years ago until the 18th century. Now, the power and grace of this martial art will be showcased in a spectacular performance commissioned especially for the gala opening of GTF2012. Helmed by award-winning producer/director Saw Teong Hin, of Puteri Gunung Ledang fame, in collaboration with music director Saidah Rastam, production designer Liew Kung-Yu, lighting designer Dorothy P’ng and choreographer Aida Redza, the production is a hybrid of theatrics infused with traditional music and contemporary visuals.

    Silat - Our HERITAGE for The World

    YES Broadway Gala8pm, 16 June 2012

    Penang Performing Arts Centre

    YES (Youth Excellence on Stage) has been helping teenagers and young adults from over 100 nations develop their talents and creativity in the performing arts. Earlier this year, some of Malaysia’s most accomplished and motivated young singers and actors were chosen to participate in the rigorous 10-day YES Academy BROADWAY MASTERCLASS led by Michael Parks Masterson and John Ferguson.

    10am - 5pm, 15 June - 15 July 2012Studio@Straits

    Beautiful Junk is a creative initiative to promote local bands and artists. The three programme events based on the theme of revival, reconstruction and reinforcement of local cultural identity include: Showcase (an exhibition by local artists), Noise (musical performances by local bands) and Talk (design conference, workshops and talks).

    GEORGETOWN

    FESTIVAL2O12

    15 JUNEtoJULY

  • Ticket prices: RM23, RM438pm, 30 June 2012MPPP Town Hall

    The Operafest Children’s choir is Malaysia’s only children’s choir to have won two international prizes and have performed alongside the Vienna Boys’ Choir. Catch their dazzling performance as George Town celebrates its fourth year as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Wushu Madness IIThe Realm Between

    Ticket prices: RM43, RM63, RM83, RM1032.30pm & 8.30pm, 1 July 2012

    Contemporary dance and the traditional martial art of Wushu represent two different art forms with different philosophies and approaches. Lee Swee Song and his Lee Wushu Arts Theatre company bridge the two distinct forms to create a unique stage performance. Their newest work taps into the wisdom and adaptability of Wushu and develops a new art form using simple and abstract elements. The piece explores the beauty and power of the human spirit through the interplay between contrasting movements, lighting and set design.

    Islamic Paadal Qawalli8pm, 1 July 2012

    Dewan Sri Pinang

    Conducted in Tamil language, the Penang State Indian, Muslim, Islamic Song Contest encourages youth groups to get involved in arts, culture and heritage activities. The ten top singers culled from a preliminary round will compete in finals held throughout GTF 2012.

    Pro Musica - Mini ConcertTicket prices: RM23, RM43

    8pm, 24 June 2012MPPP Town Hall

    Freshly groomed by Masters of the Opera world. participants of the Pro Musica Master class will showcase their talents with a power packed solo performance.

    YES Unbreakable Hip Hop8pm, 17 June 2012

    Straits Quay

    Earlier this year, some of Malaysia’s most accomplished and motivated rappers, street artists and beat boxers were chosen to take part in an intensive performance-focused HIP HOP WORKSHOP culminating in a free HIP HOP SHOWDOWN. The YES (Youth Excellence on Stage) Academy, with the United States Embassy, has been helping teenagers and young adults from over 100 nations develop their talents and creativity in the performing arts.

    Pro Musica - Gala ConcertTicket prices: RM43, RM63, RM83, RM103

    8pm, 27 June 2012Dewan Sri Pinang

    Back for the second time with George Town Festival following last year’s success, Pro Musica Operatic Gala Concert features four outstanding international performers sharing the stage with participants of the opera workshops held as part of the festival

  • Blinded MindTicket prices: RM43, RM63, RM83, RM103

    8pm, 4 July 2012Dewan Sri Pinang

    A contemporary dance performance by internationally acclaimed Finnish choreographer Susanna Leinonen. Experience its stark reality and dreamlike sensitivity as it tells the tale of unavoidable consequences that ensue when a single individual bravely swims against the prevailing stream.

    The Philippine Madrigal SingersTicket prices: RM43, RM63, RM83, RM103

    8pm, 2 July 2012Penang Performing Arts Centre

    The Philippine Madrigal Singers is one of the world’s most awarded choirs, consistently winning top prizes in prestigious choral competitions throughout the world. In 2009, they received the prestigious title of UNESCO ‘Artists for Peace’. While they specialize in Renaissance madrigals, their repertoire also includes the avant-garde, folksongs, pop hits and novelty numbers.

    George Town Festival Secretariat90, Armenian Street 10200 George Town

    Penang

    t: +604 261 6308f: +604 261 6305

    m: +6016 464 4211e: [email protected]

    georgetownfestival.com

    The Manganiyar SeductionTicket Prices: RM63, RM83, RM103, RM123

    8pm, 6 - 8 July 2012Dewan Sri Pinang

    The inventive Indian director Roysten Abel, introduces GTF2012 audiences to the world famous The Manganiyar Seduction, a unique confluence of traditional Rajasthani music and striking contemporary theatre. The formerly nomadic Manganiyar minstrels once performed for Rajasthani kings and worshipped Muslim saints as well as Hindu goddesses. Imagine a dark stage coming slowly to life as the conductor gestures and one by one the curtain-lined stacked boxes on stage light up to reveal white-robed musicians. The musical refrain slowly builds as more boxes and more musicians (42 altogether) begin singing, playing lutes, percussion and reed instruments in an increasingly frenzied symphony. An unmissable experience!

  • Rasa SayangTicket prices: RM43, RM63

    8pm, 5 - 7 July 2012Penang Performing Arts Centre

    Rasa Sayang brings together traditional spiritual themes from East and West in a contemporary visual architecture. An interdisciplinary performance work, it is part of a series of productions developed by long term collaborators director/dancer Tony Yap, musicians/ composers Tim Humphrey and Madeleine Flynn, visual artist Naomi Ota and creative collaborator Ben Rogan.

    Ticket prices: RM43, RM63, RM83, RM1038pm, 8 July 2012

    Penang Performing Arts Centre

    Hailed as one of the biggest new music talents in Britain by Vogue, Soumik Datta collaborates with Austrian drummer Bernhard Schimpelsberger, taking you on a breathtaking audio-visual performance that surpasses cultural borders to find a united language in music.

    9pm, 15 July 2012Quarry Park, Penang Botanic Garden

    GTF film highlight TROPFEST is the world’s largest short film festival out of Sydney, Australia. It is back for the second year running as an integral part of the Festival, putting George Town on the map together with other TropFest showings in New York, Las Vegas, and Abu Dhabi.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream8pm, 10 - 12 July 2012

    Penang Performing Arts Centre

    A team of Malaysian academics and performers present their unique version of the world-famous adventures of the four young Athenian lovers and six amateur actors manipulated by forest fairies on a midsummer night.

    Live Heritage6 - 8 July 2012

    Streets of George Town

    LIVE HERITAGE is one of the main highlights of the GTF2012 month of cultural celebrations to mark the anniversary of its 2008 UNESCO World Heritage award. Malaysian performing arts are a complex mosaic of theatre, music and dance, resulting from the meeting and merging of different cultures throughout its history. For the first time, this year’s festival includes traditional and endangered performing arts from other UNESCO-listed sites from the ASEAN region and beyond. Known for centuries as a melting pot of ethnicities, cultures and customs, George Town is becoming the premier venue for showcasing these marvelous and threatened art forms.

  • JUNE15th

    FRI

    T Silat - Our Heritage for The WorldFort Cornwallis, 8.45pm

    + Still - Solo Exhibition By Jonson PasaribuA2 Gallery, Bangkok Ln., 15 June - 28 June, 10 am - 6pm

    Indonesian artist Jason Paraibu spent an art residency at the a2Gallery. As part of GTF 2012, his finished works will be on display at the gallery in June.

    + 29th Annual Exhibition of The Penang Water Colour SocietyPenang State Gallery, Dewan Sri Pinang, 1 June - 24 June

    An annual exhibition by Penang Water Colour Society to showcase their members’ watercolour works and promote the use of the medium to local artists.

    + Fine Art, Fine DiningAnnabelle’s Place, Tg. BungahChez Weng, Precint 10, Tg. TokongHisago Modern Japanese Restaurant, Straits QuayCampbell House, Campbell St. 13 June - 13 August

    Exhibition with culinary experience, to promote & Increase similar customer base by linking them together via this campaign.

    + Trails Of LightThe Whiteaways Arcade, 1 June - 14 July, 11am - 5pm

    Travellers walk through the pathway of creative illumination in contemplation of the legacy left behind to inspire even more journeys.

    + Exclusive Contemporary ExhibitionChina House, 1 June - 23 June, 10am - 5pm

    Exhibition featuring the works of around 15 top Malaysian contemporary artists

    + Contemporary Paintings from Our Neighbours - Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, MalaysiaAlpha Utara Gallery, 15 June - 19 June, 10am - 6pm

    In conjunction with GTF 2012, Alpha Utara Gallery presents works by artists from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. Artists include: EH Chee, Hoe Say Yong, Shahrul Anuar Shaari, Soon Lai Wai, Khoo Sui Hoe, Simon Wee, Goh Beng Kwan, Tang Kiean How, Peter Low, Alvin Tan, Dok Kem Pa, Muhamad Rojana-udomsat, Thanakarn Sila Boonrat, Manee Meemak, and Phontip Pongthong. Admission is free. For further enquiries, please contact Stephen Toh @ 017-499 4838

    16thSAT

    M YES Broadway GalaPenang Performing Arts Centre, 8pm

    M Eric Lee - Erhu Hong Kong Pop Music ErasDewan Sri Pinang, 16 June - 17 June, 8pm

    Presented with new performing styles from Erhu, a cappella singers and live band, the audience will have a fresh taste of the popular tunes, reading these and those years.

    T Silat - Our Heritage for The WorldFort Cornwallis, 8.45pm

    A The Outsider Art: Showcasing An Exhibition of Hidden TalentsChai Diam Ma, Queen St., 16 June - 30 June, 12pm - 9pm

    A public exhibition of creative visual art works by people with intellectual disabilities.

    + Art Attack @ Gurney ParagonGurney Paragon, Gurney Drive, 16 June - 19 June, 11am - 8pm

    Art Attack! features works by talented veteran and upcoming Penang artists working in a variety of mediums.

    + AN ENDURING BOND: CELEBRATING THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF PEACE CORPS IN MALAYSIAMPPP Town Hall, 16 June - 30 June, 9.30am

    On 12 January 1962, the first group of Peace Corps Volunteers arrived in Kuala Lumpur. August 23, the first group of volunteers arrived in Borneo. Over the next 20 years, more than 4,000 American volunteers became intertwined with hundreds of communities across Malaysia.

    17thSUN

    M YES Hip Hop PenangStraits Quay, 8pm

    + Malam MelayuRumah Teh Bunga, 8.30pm - 10.30pm

    Malam Melayu” is a cultural performance of traditional dance, music and theatre to honour Islamic and Malay culture.

    20thWED

    M Heng Ee High School Annual School Concert 2012Dewan Sri Pinang, 8pm

    An annual school concert to help raise funds for needy students.

    + GoodflersChina House, 9pm

    Separately each of the three comedians is a major star in his own right. Together, they are...GOODFLERS.

    23rdSAT

    M Penang Primary & Secondary School Choir CompetitionDewan Sri Pinang, 10am - 3pm

    An annual Chinese chorus competition for local primary and secondary school choirs.

    F Youth Creative Public Service Awareness Short Film Contest Award Ceremony 2012Penang Performing Arts Centre, 7pm

    The Public Service Awareness Youth Short Film Contest 2012, organised by GBBM (Gerakan Belia Bersatu Malaysia) Penang, provides a platform for creative young people to express their views to the community via their own juried short films.

    T When 0 Meets 1Auditorium A, KOMTAR, 3pm & 8.30pm

    Based on the ideology of “0001”, a tribute to Kuo Pao Kun, the most important playwright in Chinese theatre.

    T Malaysia@RandomStudio@Straits, 8.30pm

    A theatre performance devised by students of the Department of Performance & Media, Sunway University based on texts curated by playwright Leow Puay Tin in 2005.

    + “Hidden Dream...Participate...” Photography ExhibitionCanon EOS Boutique, 23 June - 1 July, 11am - 8pm

    + Hand Made MarketYap Temple, Armenian St.

    The Handmade Market on Armenian Street will offer a range of exciting artisanal items created by talented local craftspeople and designers.

    24thSUN

    O Pro Musica Mini ConcertMPPP Town Hall, 8pm

    This event features selected students performing upon completion of their Pro Musica master classes.

    T Malaysia@RandomStudio@Straits, 4pm

    T When 0 Meets 1Auditorium A, KOMTAR, 3pm & 8.30pm

    M Night of Cinemanic Music’ by Penang Symphony OrchestraDewan Sri Pinang, 8.15pm

    + SongsangChina House, 24 June - 15 July, 10am - 5pm

    The norm is a forgotten component in this exhibition of unpredictable pieces by various contemporary artists.

    + Malam MelayuRumah Teh Bunga, 8.30pm - 10.30pm

    27thWED

    O Pro Musica Gala ConcertDewan Sri Pinang, 8pm

    Pro Musica is a programme for the advancement of voice & music students from the region. The workshops include instruction in the art of solo and ensemble singing and provide advice on appropriate repertoire (lieder, chanson, opera etc.) and development potential by specialist coaches in each area in an intensive residential programme. This will cumulate into a final performance by candidates, where they will demonstrate their improvements and talents.

    + Solo Exhibition of Shoko LeePenang State Gallery, Dewan Sri Pinang, 27 June - 8 July

    Inspired by the versatility and strength of bamboo, Shoko Lee paints with lines and strokes to create a sense of rhythm and space which expresses the beauty of nature.

    28thTHU

    M Bollywood Songs ConcertDewan Sri Pinang, 8pm

    Penang Muslim League in collaboration with Penang Sikh Association & Sikh Najauwan Sabha will hold Bollywood Songs Concert which present famous songs in Bollywood. We will invite top artists from Bollywood to entertain the crowd.

    29thFRI

    M Operafest Children’s Choir of Malaysia (Sacred Songs)St. George’s Church, 7.30pm

    M German Master ClassicDewan Sri Pinang, 8.15pm

    The Penang Philharmonic Orchestra performs classical German masterpieces.

    30thSAT

    M Operafest Children’s Choir of Malaysia (Concert)MPPP Town Hall, 7.30pm

    T Mak YongRumah Teh Bunga, 8.30pm

    Mak Yong, a Malay traditional dance drama from Kelantan, brings together the various artistic elements found in dance, dialogue, acting performance, comedy and music.

    F silentSHOUT Short Film Roadshow 2012Canon EOS Boutique, 3pm - 5pm

    This film festival gives the deaf community a platform to showcase their talent and creativity, and allows us a peek into the deaf world.

    + 25th Fabulous Year: Equator’s In Celebration - “Heritage Building Conservation in George Town, Green & Sustainability Design”Equator Academy of Art, 10am

    Professional Talk on Architecture & Interior Design

    *EVENT CATEGORIES

    T H E A T R ED A N C EM U S I CF I L MA R T+ M O R E

  • Performance Venue

    STRAITS QUAY

  • JULY1stSUN

    D Wushu Madness II - The Realm BetweenPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 2.30pm & 8.30pm

    M The Philippine Madrigal Singers (Sacred Songs)St. George’s Church, 7.30pm

    M Islamic Paadal QawalliDewan Sri Pinang, 8pm

    T Malam Melayu ft. Mak YongRumah Teh Bunga, 8.30pm

    + The Eurasian FiestaPulau Tikus Church Hall, 11.30am - 5.30pm

    An afternoon fiesta featuring the best of Eurasian food, music and dance.

    + Esplanade Line Dance JamboreeEsplanade

    Take part in one of the biggest line dance jamborees in the northern region and move your body to the ryhthm of the beat.

    + Kwong Wah Yit Poh (KWYP) Penang Hill ClimbYouth Park

    Everyone’s a winner in this race up beautiful Penang Hill.

    + George Town - Before & AfterAlpha Utara Gallery, China St. 1 July - 7 July, 10am - 5pm

    This photo essay exhibition records the impact of changes to George Town since its inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.

    + Sasaran International Arts Festival - “We Art Together”Gallery Seni Mutiara & The Whiteaways Arcade, 1 July - 22 July, 12pm - 6pm

    Two galleries located within the heritage zone present exhibitions of works by local and international artists.

    + Fortifying George TownPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 1 July - 12 July, 10am - 10pm

    A photography exhibition showcasing 40 top quality prints from 5 passionate photographers from Penang. There will be an official opening on July 1st, at 8pm.

    2ndMON

    M The Philippine Madrigal Singers (Concert)Performing Arts Centre of Penang, 8pm

    4thWED

    D Blinded MindDewan Sri Pinang, 8pm

    5thTHU

    D Rasa SayangPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 8pm

    + Local Oil Painting Artists - 2012Galeri Art Point, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 5 July - 15 July, 1pm - 7pm

    This exhibition features selected oil paintings by 14 local Malaysian artists.

    6thFRI

    A RESCUbE212, Beach St., 6 July - 13 July 10am - 6pm

    RESCUbE is a site-specific exhibition by six young and up-coming artists staged in a breathtaking and mysterious historic warehouse on Beach Street, George Town.

    T The Manganiyar SeductionDewan Sri Pinang, 8pm

    D Rasa SayangPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 8pm

    + Live HeritageStreets of George Town

    LIVE HERITAGE is one of the main highlights of the GTF2012 month of cultural celebrations to mark the anniversary of its 2008 UNESCO World Heritage award.

    7thSAT

    F KLEX in GeorgetownSoundmaker Studio, Weld Quay, 3pm

    KLEX (Kuala Lumpur Experimental Film & Video Festival) showcases adventurous and experimental works of cinematic and sound art.

    M Australian Youth Band Southern StarsPenang Times Square, 7pm

    Formed in 1978, the Australian Youth Band is the premier youth marching/concert band in Melbourne and the state of Victoria.

    T The Manganiyar SeductionDewan Sri Pinang, 8pm

    D Rasa SayangPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 8pm

    D Sri Lanka Dance TroupeStreets of George Town, 9pm

    A showcase of centuries-old traditional Sri Lankan traditional dances.

    T Sbaek Thom (Cambodia Shadow Puppet Theatre)Cheah Kongsi, 9pm

    The Sbaek Thom plays, an art form unique to Cambodia, are one of the country’s oldest traditions.

    + Penang Durian MastersPremium Lanes, Sunshine Square, 7 July - 8 July

    Watch professional bowlers challenge each other for the thorny grand prize.. Durians.

    + Live HeritageStreets of George Town

    + Youth Jam 2012Penang Times Square, 8am - 12am

    Youth Jam is an annual event organized by youth leaders and youth communities in Penang. It is also an educational platform where teenagers and young adults alike will be able to develop soft skills as well as leadership skills that will prove useful to them in near future.

    8thSUN

    F KLEX in GeorgetownSoundmaker Studio, Weld Quay, 3pm

    T The Manganiyar SeductionDewan Sri Pinang, 8pm

    D Sri Lanka Dance TroupeFloating Stage, Straits Quay, 8pm

    M Circle of SoundPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 8pm

    Taking audience on a breathtaking journey of discovery through India and Europe, Circle of Sound is the story of how two men overleap cultural boundaries to find a unified language in music.

    M Australian Youth Band Southern StarsStraits Quay (12pm), Gala Concert@MPPP Town Hall (8pm)

    M Malam Melayu ft. Desert RoseRumah Teh Bunga, 8.30pm - 10.30pm

    This is the first visit of Desert Rose to Penang. They specialise in combining indigenous Sufi melodies with classical elements, brought to the shores of South Africa by slave ancestors from Java and Malaysia in the 1600s.

    + Live HeritageStreets of George Town

    + Exhibition of Historic & Current Images of St. George’s ChurchAlpha Utara Gallery, China St., 8 July - 15 July

    An exhibition of historic images, paintings and photographs of St. George’s Church from 1818 up to the present.

    10thTUE

    A Sketching George TownChina House, Beach St., 10 July - 22 July, 10am - 5pm

    Urban Sketchers is a worldwide network of artists who draw about the cities they live in and visit.

    T A Midsummer Night’s DreamPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 8pm

    11thWED

    T A Midsummer Night’s DreamPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 8pm

    D GHUNGROO - an enchanting encounter with Kathak Legend Pandit Birju MaharajMPPP Town Hall, 7.30pm

    Kathak is one of the eight forms of Indian classical dances, originated from Uttar Pradesh, India. Ghungroo will be a 5-day workshop followed by vibrant dance performances in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore.

    + GoodflersChina House, 9pm

    + Advanced Visual Storytelling CourseMPPP Town Hall, 11 July - 14 July, 9am

    Facilitated by award-winning documentary and editorial photographer Justin Mott, this short course is open to 10 selected photographers in Malaysia.

    + 48th Annual Exhibition of The Penang Teacher’s Art CirclePenang State Gallery, Dewan Sri Pinang, 11 July - 29 July

    Marking its 48th anniversary, the 2012 PTAC exhibition will showcase a variety of artwork from members.

    12thTHU

    T A Midsummer Night’s DreamPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 8pm

    13thFRI

    O Penangites’ Homecoming ConcertPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 8pm

    An opera-themed “homecoming” concert featuring singers, musicians and a conductor from Penang.

    14thSAT

    M Northern Music FestivalPenang Botanic Gardens, 8pm

    NMF 2012 is the next alternative platform for local independent bands to showcase their music. This year, the event will feature more than 25 bands over a period of two days.

    O Penangites’ Homecoming ConcertPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 8pm

    15thSUN

    F Tropfest MalaysiaQuarry Park, Penang Botanic Gardens, 8pm

    Tropfest is Australia’s most prestigious short film festival and one of its most iconic cultural events of the world. Known as the world’s largest short film festival, the event is an outdoor celebration complete with live music and entertainment, public catering and bars, red carpet arrivals and highly anticipated film screenings followed by an awards ceremony.

    O Penangites’ Homecoming ConcertPerforming Arts Centre of Penang, 3.30pm

    + FMM George Town Heritage TrailEsplanade, 7.30 am - 11am

    Join this inaugural trail walk that guides you past the most famous of the many fascinating heritage sites in George Town.

  • A Mirrors George TownStreets of George Town, 15 June - 15 JulyMirrors Georgetown is a street art project created by international artist Ernest Zacharevic for George Town Festival 2012.

    A Mapping An IdentityMPPP Town Hall, 15 June - 15 July, 10am - 5pm

    The exhibition ‘Mapping an Identity’ by David Cheah (Sydney) inaugurates unique batik- and map-inspired floral motifs created for Penang and George Town.

    F Street LifeThe Whiteaways Arcade, 15 June - 15 July, 10am - 5pm

    A film documentary about George Town commissioned for GTF 2012 and curated by resident artist Drew Harris.

    + Beautiful Junk: Re-Constructing CultureStudio @ Straits, Armenian St., 15 June - 15 July

    Exhibition, Studio@Straits, Armenian St. 10am - 5pm

    Special Opening Shows featuring Bands & Designer’s Talks, Studio@Straits, 23 June - 24 June, 9.30am - 2pm

    The Rock Shows, The Canteen@China House, 23 June, 4pm - 12am

    Designer’s Workshop, Studio@Straits, 25 June, 10am - 3pm

    + The Heritage Home MakeoverKDU Penang, 13 June - 15 July

    Win a 3D makeover plan for your heritage home (or any house over 20 years old).

    + HEAVYWEIGHT vs lightweightKDU Penang, 13 June - 15 July

    A collaborative exhibition of artworks from lecturers and emerging young talents from the Centre of Design Excellence (C.O.D.E)

    + Creative Design Celebration - Silk Screen - Part 1KDU Penang, 13 June - 15 July

    A demonstration of silk screen printing with audience participation.

    + Creative Design Celebration - Silk Screen - Part 2, in conjunction with KDU’s Character Design CompetitionKDU Penang, 13 June - 15 July

    Silk screen printing techniques demonstration and audience participation, T-Shirt, Eco Bag, Merchandise (Mugs, key-chains, button badges and post cards & etc) for sale. KDU’s Georgetown Festival Mascot. Photograph with KDU Georgetown Festival Mascot.

    + The House of Yeap Chor Ee (open house)The Sire, King St., 10am - 6pm

    The House of Yeap Chor Ee is a social history gallery that tells the story of this young immigrant who arrived on the shores of Penang in 1885. The gallery gives an insight into the lives of Chinese immigrants more than 100 years ago through sharing Yeap Chor Ee’s journey. For more information, please visit www.houseyce.com

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